1. layer up This may seem like an obvious tip, but even experienced bikers are at risk! The cold winter air, compounded by wind-chill easily leads to rider fatigue, loss of concentration and safety issues. Avoid being caught-out by the cold – invest in thermal base layers and wear another thin layer over the top […]

Commitment to advanced motorcycle training Just as academic students often leave formal education to never read a book again – so new riders, on gaining their full motorcycle licence, will all too often make the mistake of not continuing to advanced levels of rider training. At VideoBiker we strongly suggest that this is an error […]

Where you look is where you go! Effective motorcycle observations are essential to our safety on two wheels and according to the statistics there is nearly always room for improvement, especially when considering that whilst us motorcyclists account for just 1% of road traffic, we make-up a disproportionate 25% of all reported accidents! Whether you […]

1. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Lots of training schools offer taster sessions, which are designed to give a positive first-time experience of what it’s like to ride a motorcycle. Doing this with a qualified instructor is wise, as they will give bespoke and qualified advice on the best way forward. 2. RESEARCH Not all motorcycle […]

Module Two quick overview Module Two (MOD2) is the on-road aspect of the two-part DVSA practical motorcycle test and is facilitated at designated test centres throughout the UK. Following on from Module One – this test examines rider skill and safety in commonly encountered road conditions, plus practical understanding of the highway code. Whilst test […]

Module One quick overview Module One tests take place throughout the UK at purpose-built Motorcycle Manoeuvring Areas (MMA’s) and assesses a rider’s skill to proceed to the on-road requirements of Module Two. Each MMA is identical in size, ‘road’ surface, cone position and exercise dimensions. Although Module One tests can be booked direct, it is […]

Your guide to life on two wheels – O2W – March 2018 Motorcycle training has a come a long way in recent years, with significant ongoing changes and corresponding improvements to rider safety. Alongside these changes, whilst there have been significant reductions in motorcycle related casualties, there is no room for complacency and more changes […]

Your guide to life on two wheels – O2W – February 2018 It’s been a very cold start to 2018 and driving back from London recently, we were surprised at how many riders continue to ride with snow and ice on the ground. Along with the O2W team, at VideoBiker our advice is 100% to […]

Your guide to life on two wheels – O2W – January 2018 A relatively quiet month for motorcycle training and rider safety in O2W, but some great advice on ending the ‘bike season’ well with the correct winter care of motorcycles, for riders who prefer not to ride in the cold, ice and snow. The […]

Your guide to life on two wheels – O2W – December 2017 Nearly December and here’s the Christmas Issue (7) of O2W and again it’s really good to see relevant training and motorcycle safety information. First-off, an article discussing the merits of Kawasaki Rider Training Services (KRTS), which is a motorcycle training initiative sponsored by […]